The LRB Podcast brings you weekly conversations from Europe’s leading magazine of culture and ideas, hosted by Thomas Jones and Malin Hay, and featuring our fortnightly 'On Politics' podcast hosted by James Butler. From the LRB Subscribe to the LRB: https://lrb.me/subslrbpod Close Readings podcast: https://lrb.me/crlrbpod LRB Audiobooks: https://lrb.me/audiobookslrbpod Bags, binders and more at the LRB Store: https://lrb.me/storelrbpod Get in touch: [email protected]
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Inside Books Podcasts
A thoroughly human, often funny, glimpse into the lives and stories of successful writers. How they got there, what they've learned, and what you need to succeed.
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Best-selling nonfiction authors in in-depth conversations about their books, ideas, and the issues shaping today’s world. New episodes drop every Saturday after 10 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that also brings you the Lectures in History and Q&A podcasts.
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Join clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Becky Kennedy on her weekly podcast, as she takes on tough parenting questions and delivers actionable guidance—all in short episodes, because we know time is hard to find as a parent. Her breakthrough approach has enabled thousands of people to get more comfortable in discomfort, make repairs after mistakes, and always see the good inside. You'll gain the tools to embody your authority while developing a stronger parent-child connection, helpi ...
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Richard Osman & Marina Hyde share insider knowledge on TV, movies, and pop culture. Stay up to date on what's hot and what's not in entertainment with behind-the-scenes insights from Richard and Marina. As two of the most connected voices in the business, they provide a unique perspective on the latest television series, film releases, and cultural trends. Their podcast explores everything from media gossip to industry secrets, giving listeners the inside track on the world of showbiz. Wheth ...
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Go beyond the books. Jack Carr spent 20 years as a Navy SEAL, where he served as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander, Task Unit Commander and a sniper. Now, he’s a speaker and the author behind the bestselling Terminal List series. Inspired by actual experiences serving in conflict areas around the world, the novels follow James Reece, a Navy SEAL who becomes embroiled in the world of conspiracies, international espionage and revenge. Now, on his new podcast Danger Close, Jack ...
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The Rest Is Politics’ Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview politicians, leaders, intellectuals, and more. From inside and outside of politics, guests join Rory and Alastair to discuss life, leadership, and the philosophy that’s led them to success in their chosen field. Their conversations cover key political events, global affairs, and the big ideas shaping the world today, offering listeners in-depth perspectives from those at the heart of change. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become ...
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It takes years for a Broadway musical to hit the stage, but on OFF BOOK: The Improvised Musical, you get a brand new original musical every week! Each episode, Jessica McKenna, Zach Reino and a special guest create a new musical on the spot. Accompanied by Scott Passarella, King of Pianists, Pianist of Kings.
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A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!
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A podcast about books, authors, genres, readers and more.
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EconTalk: Conversations for the Curious is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Russ Roberts of Shalem College in Jerusalem and Stanford's Hoover Institution. The eclectic guest list includes authors, doctors, psychologists, historians, philosophers, economists, and more. Learn how the health care system really works, the serenity that comes from humility, the challenge of interpreting data, how potato chips are made, what it's like to run an upscale Manhattan restaurant, what caused th ...
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Fresh from his unforgettable stint on The Celebrity Traitors, Joe Marler has discovered a new talent: he can read people like a book. Now he’s stepping into the role of an unqualified but oddly persuasive pseudo psychologist, welcoming you into his office. Each episode, Joe attempts to get inside the mind of a different celebrity, but his methods are… unconventional. Expect probing questions, awkward small talk and unusual personality challenges designed to reveal what’s really going on bene ...
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Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.
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Philippa presents a podcast jam-packed full of book reviews and author interviews, with no spoilers. Episodes out on Monday and Friday. Join Philippa as she sits down to chat to you all about books and biscuits. For contact please email Philippa at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are you looking for your next book recommendation? This book podcast celebrates debuts, backlist, and under-the-radar book selections. Expand your book stack with these recommendations and look at the book industry behind the scenes with Amy Allen Clark (MomAdvice.com). She shares the microphone with her favorite writers and bookstagrammers to help you have your best reading year ever.
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A personal finance podcast redefining wealth from the inside out. Weekly podcasts with host Maggie and a rotating set of co-hosts: Greg, Liz, Andrew, and Erica.
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The Book Drop is a weekly podcast from Omaha Public Library about books, our community and the joy of reading.
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A podcast for readers who want to know the stories behind the pages 📖 Join Caitlin and Michelle, two book nerds who bring you in-depth conversations about writing and publishing from those on the inside. Grab a cuppa and get ready to chat books.
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Michael Lewis’s best-selling book The Big Short is now 15 years old. The Oscar-winning movie based on it came out a decade ago. To mark the occasion, Lewis has narrated a new audiobook of The Big Short. Here on his podcast, he and co-host Lidia Jean Kott are thinking about the legacy of the book, the movie, and the financial crisis of 2008. Michael catches up with the director of the movie, Adam McKay, as well as some of the real-life characters depicted by the likes of Ryan Gosling, Steve C ...
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The best analysis of the Irish political scene featuring Irish Times journalists, political thinkers and the occasional politician. Hosted by Hugh Linehan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Free Library Podcast is an easy way to participate in the author events and lectures that take place at the Parkway Central Library. Visit Author Events to find upcoming events.
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Soul Search explores contemporary religion and spirituality from the inside out — what we believe, how we express it, and the difference it makes in our lives
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Each podcast of The Book will focus on discussing THE Book: The Bible. We will study the Bible directly and review theological books about the Bible. Join Scott and Gabe for a thought-provoking discussion in under an hour at a time!
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Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Join with a FREE T ...
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Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ o ...
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Hosted by Cassidy Cash, That Shakespeare Life takes you behind the curtain and into the real life of William Shakespeare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How do the best writers get to work? In every episode, we'll chat to an author about what they do through a day. Where do they work? What time do they start? How do they plan their time and maximise their creativity, in order to plot and publish a bestseller? Some are frantic night-owls, others roll out of bed into their desks, and a few lock themselves away in the woods - but none have a regular 9 to 5, and we'll find out how they've managed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo ...
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Gavel Gavel is the podcast that takes you inside the courtroom! Comedian Thomas Smith asks questions and cracks jokes while real legal experts with actual trial experience provide unique analysis.
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Read through the pre-Disney Star Wars universe along with the Star Wars: Old Canon Book Club, and trace the history of Star Wars as a world, a brand, and a part of our cultural fabric.
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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world. The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature. Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. ...
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Confused by Confucius? Daunted by Dante? Shook by Shakespeare? I get it! I'm Cheryl, a reader exploring the world's most influential books one episode at a time. I don't do lectures, and I can't do jargon. But we do have friendly conversations about why (and whether) these books still matter. Each episode, we tackle a great book or two—The Divine Comedy, The Canterbury Tales, The Odyssey, The Prince—unpacking the big ideas, memorable moments, and surprising ways these stories connect to life ...
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Welcome to The Spooky Frog Horrifying Bookcast! Your cozy crypt of chilling literature, unsettling stories, and strange fiction that hops straight into your nightmares. Join your hosts each week as we crack open terrifying tomes, unearth forgotten horror gems, and chat about the books that haunt our shelves and our dreams. Whether it’s gothic classics, spine-tingling indie horrors, or cursed children’s books (yes, really), Spooky Frog’s got something for every little freak who reads in the dark.
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Welcome to THE SCIENCE OF CREATIVITY, your home for insights and inspiration about art, design, and invention. Your host is Dr. Keith Sawyer, one of the world's leading experts on creativity, art, and design. Dr. Sawyer is a tenured university professor who has published 20 books about the science of creativity, including his new book LEARNING TO SEE: INSIDE THE WORLD'S LEADING ART AND DESIGN SCHOOLS. Our goal is to inspire you with stories of brilliant creators and world-changing inventions ...
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Introducing the Bookaholics Podcast, a safe place for reading junkies who obsess over books, authors, bookstores, book news, and book trivia. You’re invited to nerd-out with book reviews, author interviews, our habit, and other bookish things . Enjoy Interviews with those in the book business. Meet new authors. Explore curating your library with new genres and discover new authors. revisit the classics with a twist. Your host Deirdre Pippins, also known as Ms. Media Content, is a board membe ...
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Join Coach Rhonda each week inside The Money Gym — where you’ll strengthen your money mindset, master your books, and grow a financially fit business
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"Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)" wants to make you a smarter publisher by giving you access to powerful ideas, strategies, and tools for success. Our interview guests are independent publishers, author publishers, and hybrid publishers, as well as distributors, printers, reviewers, booksellers, marketers, visionaries, and opinion leaders from all sectors of the book publishing industry. We are sponsored and supported by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), the large ...
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The only thing better than watching wrestling and complaining about wrestling is reading about wrestling. That's why we have Awesome Truth, the internet's finest pro wrestling book club. On every episode, your hosts will discuss a classic wrestling book, movie, or documentary. WWE, AEW, even WCW, and ECW; they've got it all covered.
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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BULAQ is a book-centric podcast co-hosted by Ursula Lindsey (in Amman, Jordan) and M Lynx Qualey (in Rabat, Morocco). It focuses on Arabic literature in translation and is named after the first printing press established in Egypt in 1820. Produced by Sowt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What to Read Next Podcast is a book recommendation podcast for mood readers who are always looking to add new books to their TBR. In each episode, Laura Yamin shares quick book recommendations so you can topple your TBR. This podcast is perfect for Romance and Mystery readers with the occasional romantasy episode.
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The Five Books celebrates the role of books in our lives. Each week we’ll talk with a Jewish author about five books in five categories. We’ll hear about: two Jewish books that have impacted the author’s Jewish identity; one book (not necessarily Jewish) that they think everyone should read - a book that changed their worldview. We’ll get a peek into what book they're reading now, and we’ll hear the inside scoop on the new book they’ve just published. The Five Books creates a space for all l ...
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Inside the Research Behind Innocence Road by Laura Griffin
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This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. What happens when a former newspaper crime reporter turns her real-life investigative instincts into pulse-pounding fiction? In this episode, I sit down with Laura Griffin to talk about crime fiction, small-town mysteries, and the real-world resea…
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Joel S. Wit, "Fallout: The Inside Story of America's Failure to Disarm North Korea" (Yale UP, 2025)
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After nearly four decades of negotiations, sanctions, summits, threats, and backdoor channels, the United States has failed to stop North Korea's nuclear program which now has the capability to strike American cities with weapons of mass destruction. In Fallout: The Inside Story of America's Failure to Disarm North Korea (Yale UP, 2025), Joel S. Wi…
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Inside the Book World: Trends, Launch Secrets & Marisa Kashino’s Best Offer Wins
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I review The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth, I talk to Alison Barrow (PR Director at Transworld) and I interview Marisa Kashino about Best Offer Wins, which is available now in the US and will be published on 15th January 2026 in the UK You can pre-order Best Offer Wins here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529963595 You can contact Philippa …
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Inside Books is a regular popular author interview podcast presented by Breda Brown. In this episode Breda is in conversation with TV, online and radio journalist and author Adam Maguire.By Unique Media
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This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling (w/ Keith Elliot Greenberg)
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It's somehow been 6 years since AEW opened its doors, which means its time to chronicle the company's dramatic rise in book form. And there's no better man to do it than Keith Elliot Greenberg, author of This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling. It's full of photos and stories that document how Tony Khan and a handful of trul…
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227. A Closer Look at Do Space inside OPL's new Central Library
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This week on The Book Drop, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the technology powering the new Central Library’s creator space and highlight how everyone from young learners to seasoned makers can bring their ideas to life! All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happenin…
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Reach Out and Touch Faith. Week 40: Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and Frederich Nietzsche
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Week 40 of Ted Gioia’s Immersive Humanities Course brings together three demanding—and deeply philosophical—works: Leo Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich, Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s The Grand Inquisitor, and Friedrich Nietzsche’s Beyond Good and Evil. But before we get started, I offer a short primer on reading Russian lit. The names can be a real challe…
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Aaron Bateman. "Weapons in Space: Technology, Politics, and the Rise and Fall of the Strategic Defense Initiative" (MIT Press, 2024)
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A new and provocative take on the formerly classified history of accelerating superpower military competition in space in the late Cold War and beyond. In March 1983, President Ronald Reagan shocked the world when he announced the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), derisively known as “Star Wars,” a space-based missile defense program aimed at pro…
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Samantha Ellis on Becoming a Keeper of Her Ancestral Language
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In this episode, we’ll hear Samantha reflect on her journey to preserve her Iraqi-Jewish heritage even as the language is disappearing from use. She shares how the hand work of cooking traditional recipes became a tangible way to pass culture to her son, how Saidiya Hartman’s Lose Your Mother helped her process family histories, and how stories of …
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Dr. Becky and Charles Duhigg unpack habit science, why clarity creates hope, and how small shifts (better cues, named rewards, and repair over punishment) can lower tension and build connection at home - with your partner, your kids, and yourself. This episode is for anyone who wants to communicate more clearly and make change finally stick. Get th…
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David Walliams, Podcasts on Netflix & National Treasures
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Why have successful children's author David Walliams and HarperCollins parted ways? Who is the UK's no1 National Treasure? Why is Netflix buying podcasts? Publisher HarperCollins has decided to stop publishing any new books written by David Walliams, who strongly denies any wrongdoing. Richard Osman and Marina Hyde examine the story. Who did the UK…
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26. BEST OF SERIES 2025 - Dani Vee and Christian White - The Long Night
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COUNTDOWN the top 30 most listened to episodes of 2025.Don’t miss this chat with Dani Vee and bestselling superstar author Christian White where they chat about Christian’s darkest novel yet, The Long Night.They chat about what makes a best selling book and the writing process, as well trading stories about urban legends that haunt them and the wei…
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New Year’s Gifts at the Court of Elizabeth I
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Today, we think of Christmas as the season of giving—but in Shakespeare’s England, it was New Year’s Day that reigned supreme as the biggest gift-giving holiday of the entire year. Shakespeare himself alludes to this entrenched tradition in The Merry Wives of Windsor, where Falstaff quips: “I’ll have my brains ta’en out and buttered, and give them …
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Conversation, Interintellect, and Arcadia (with Anna Gat)
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If technology is ruining the art of conversation, maybe it can save it, too. Anna Gat--poet, screenwriter, playwright, and founder of Interintellect--talks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts on how she's reviving the French salon in the digital age. They discuss why authority, moderation, and clear formats make conversation freer, not more constrained. T…
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How I Finally Figured Out What I Like to Read
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This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. What My Reading Taste Actually Looks Like (and Why I Let Go of Goals) What happens when you stop chasing trends, ditch reading streaks, and finally admit what you don’t like to read? In this off-the-cuff solo episode, I’m talking honestly about my…
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We were lucky enough to record this episode together in a studio at Vanishing Point Records in Chesterfield. We kick off with a wrap-up of our reading stats for the year: how many books and pages, the moods and re-reads. *Accessed through our work/from the publisher 2024 debut book: Caitlin: The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage* Michelle: Confessi…
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Exploring Historical Fiction and Nonfiction with Emma Woodhouse and Caroline Ailanthus
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Welcome to 'Book Lovers Companion' with your host Edith! Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into the fascinating world of historical fiction and nonfiction. Edith is joined by special guests Emma Woodhouse and Caroline Ailanthus, discussing their unique approaches to writing, the joys of historical research, and the challenges of blend…
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Your 2026 Reading Kick-Off: New Year Book Tag + Alison Barrow’s Insights
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Kickstarting 2026: The New Year Book Tag + Alison Barrow on What We’ll Be Reading I chat to Alison Barrow, PR Director for Transworld. You can find more information here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/about/publishing-houses/transworld Plus I do the New Year Book Tag: How many books are you planning to read in 2026? What are your plans? Name 5 books th…
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169. Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia vs. Musk, AI, and the Battle for Truth
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Who gave us an encyclopedia in our pockets? Why is the statement that Donald Trump is the "worst president in US history" allowed on his Wikipedia page? How do Brazilians and Americans differ on the history of the airplane? Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell are joined by the creator of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, to discuss all this and more. For Lead…
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144. Financial goals that don’t suck - 7 traps to avoid
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We often fall into the trap of setting financial goals that are destined to fail, so we’re exploring why some goal-setting attempts fail and how to pivot away from the common mistakes that turn well-intentioned plans into forgotten wishes. By shifting our focus, we can find the traction needed to make real progress. We dive into the psychology of "…
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Rachel Corbett Explores Online Harassment in Monsters We Make
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In Monsters We Make, journalist Rachel Corbett examines how power operates in the digital age, exploring the systems and incentives that shape online behavior and amplify harassment and abuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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27. BEST OF SERIES 2025 - Everything I Know About Publishing - Dani Vee, Sue Whiting and Adam Wallace
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COUNTDOWN the top 30 episodes of 2025.Episode 752: Everything I Know About Publishing with Adam Wallace and Sue Whiting PART 1 🩷Dani Vee chats to Sue Whiting and Adam Wallace about their journey into publishing.⭐️ How to start your writing career⭐️ Dealing with rejection in a positive way ⭐️ Follow the energy ⭐️ Creativity is playing ⭐️ How publish…
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Philip J. Stern, "Empire, Incorporated: The Corporations That Built British Colonialism" (Harvard UP, 2023)
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Philip Stern places the corporation―more than the Crown―at the heart of British colonialism, arguing that companies built and governed global empire, raising questions about public and private power that were just as troubling four hundred years ago as they are today. Across four centuries, from Ireland to India, the Americas to Africa and Australi…
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485. Trump Says America will Run Venezuela
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Trump has announced that Venezuela will now be run by Washington as US forces have captured Nicolás Maduro and taken him to stand trial in New York. After months of escalating tension, Trump launched strikes on the capital and deposed a foreign leader - something the US has not done in Latin America for nearly 40 years. But how will this administra…
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28. BEST OF SERIES 2025 - Dani Vee and Paula McLean
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COUNTDOWN the top 30 episodes for 2025.Dani Vee and Paula McLean have an insightful chat about storytelling, feminism, women and how the past shapes you.The One Remaining is a story of memory, endurance, loss and love.Hilary comes upon a stack of her old diaries, which document the trauma she's endured and decides she is ready to face the hidden ba…
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Spiritual Warfare w/ Dr. Robert Dean - Ep. 81
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Do you ever wonder about the claims of people who say believers are to go against the powers of Satan? You can claim territories from Jesus, put a hedge around people, or fight with the principalities and powers of the neither world. Dean and Ice show the foolishness of such false doctrine by going directly to the only authoritative source the beli…
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29. BEST OF SERIES 2025 - QWS Podcast S4E4 RWR McDonald and Catherine Jonstone
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COUNTDOWN the top 30 most listened to episodes in 2025.In QWS S4E4, Rob chats with writer and artist Catherine Johnstone (she/her) about her lyrical, hybrid memoir-in-progress and her contributions to the international anthology Stories of Place (Black Rose Writing).They talk coming out through art, the power of queer storytelling, and how creative…
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Since its debut on Apple TV Plus, Pluribus has sparked an unusually intense response. Viewers not only watch it, they debate it and project onto it. Executive Producer Alison Tatlock talks about why the series has connected so deeply with audiences. We dig into the emotional problem at the center of the show, how skepticism shapes its characters, a…
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Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice? (Update)
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One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better? We find out, in this update of a 2022 episode. SOURCES: James Choi, professor of finance at the Yale School of Management. Morgan Housel, personal finance author and partner at the Collaborative Fund. RESOURCES: The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a…
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Kindle vs Kobo: Why Use an eReader and Which Is Best?
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In this special episode of Quick Book Reviews, we’re talking about one of the biggest questions in modern reading life: why use an eReader — and which one is best? We explore the joys and quirks of reading digitally and compare Kindle vs Kobo, looking at how each device fits into a book lover’s world. From the feel of the reading experience to buyi…
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S02E01: Lazarus: The Cure That Steals Childhoods
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Season 2 opens with Sam and Jeffy unpacking Lazarus by Chris Kauzlarich, a novella about a miracle drug that reverses aging at the cost of harvesting life from vulnerable teens. The hosts wrestle with corporate cover-ups, whistleblowers, and the brutal moral question: who deserves longer life and who pays? They also announce a new book-and-movie fo…
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Zoe Apostolides, author of 'The Homecoming' - Horror writer disscusses getting the atmosphere right, traditional tropes, and chats with her Grandmother
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Zoe Apostolides is a journalist and columnist, writing for The Guardian, The Telegraph and the Financial Times. Her new novel is 'The Homecoming', born out of conversations with her Grandmother. When she transcribed these, she thought... could I spin a sinister story out of this? It follows Ellen, a young ghost-writer, who is sent from London all t…
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30. BEST OF SERIES 2025 - QWS S4E10 RWR McDonald and Michael Burge
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COUNTDOWN 30 of the most listened to episodes for 2025.Rob chats with journalist and author Michael Burge (he/him) about his new crime fiction novel Dirt Trap (MidnightSun Publishing), a sequel to Tank Water.They discuss writing rural noir and queer history, the silences that shape small towns, and what happens when truth finally breaks through. Mi…
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How To Find The Secret Traitor: Episode One Reaction
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***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR EPISODE 1 OF THE TRAITORS*** What is the 'secret traitor' and how will this affect the new season of The Traitors? Who is in danger of getting ditched at the first roundtable? Will this season live up to the hype? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde react to the opening episode of The Traitors. WIN TICKETS TO 'THE TR…
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Kerry Brown, "The Great Reversal: Britain, China and the 400-Year Contest for Power" (Yale UP, 2024)
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In the sixteenth century, Queen Elizabeth I tried to send several letters to her Chinese counterpart, the Wan Li Emperor. The letters tried to ask the Ming emperor to conduct trade relations with faraway England; none of the expeditions carrying the letters ever arrived. It’s an inauspicious beginning to the four centuries of foreign relations betw…
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U.S. v. Dunn 1 - Assault with a Deli Weapon
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It's a new Gavel Gavel trial! We are excited to announce that we will be producing a totally new full trial re-enactment working from our EXCLUSIVE access to the transcript of the federal prosecution of Sean Dunn, better known to the world as the "Sandwich Guy" after being federally charged for assaulting a CBP officer with a fully-loaded 12-inch S…
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Have you made any resolutions to read more books this year? Many of us turn to fiction to ask and explore big questions. This week we look at Fyodor Dostoyevsky, and how the Russian literary tradition can help clarify our questions about truth, love for one another, and ethics.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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484. War in Europe, Trump's Destruction of Institutions, and Britain’s National Treasures (Question Time)
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Will Europe go to war with Russia in 2026? Should National Service be introduced next year? How will AI continue to develop? Should the G20 be moved? And how else will politics change next year? Listen to Rory and Alastair as they answer these questions and more. __________ The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away FREE T…
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Looking Ahead: Industry Insight and Predictions for 2026
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This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our…
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In The Man Behind the Curtain, a bonus Close Readings series for 2026, Tom McCarthy and Thomas Jones examine great novels in terms of the systems and infrastructures at work in them. For their first episode, they turn to the book that invented the modern novel. Don Quixote, the ingenious man from La Mancha, is thought to be mad by everyone he meets…
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The Jack Carr Book Club December 2025 Selection is THE TIN MEN by Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille. In THE TIN MEN, New York Times bestselling author Alex DeMille joins his father, the legendary Nelson DeMille, to deliver the final Nelson DeMille novel—delivering a high-stakes, cutting-edge thriller that drops readers into the future of warfare—wher…
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Awesome Classic: The Extremely Sad Von Erich Family Movie
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Happy holidays from Awesome Truth! We are currently on Christmas vacation so please enjoy this classic episode from January 2024, an in-depth discussion of the very depressing feature film The Iron Claw.
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What are the chances of a border poll in the next ten years?
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For part two of our festive ‘Ask Me Anything’ episode Hugh Linehan is joined on today’s Inside Politics podcast by Jack Horgan Jones, Cormac McQuinn and Ellen Coyne. In this round they tackle listener questions on a border poll, citizen’s assemblies and why we keep on calling our country ‘the State’. Thanks to everyone who listened to the podcast i…
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483. The Future of British Politics, How The World Order Is Changing, and The Power of History
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What does this year look like for the future of British politics? How is the global order going to be reshaped? And will the power of historical narratives become even stronger this year? Listen as Rory and Alastair answer these questions and more. __________ The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away FREE TRIP+ membership…
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